Overview
ISOLA VICENTINA VIA VICENZA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Motta in Veneto, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 33,869 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ISOLA VICENTINA VIA VICENZA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Motta, a locality within the municipality of Costabissara in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 33,869, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with the directive ensures appropriate treatment standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Bacchiglione River and its tributaries. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for agriculture and recreation. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Bacchiglione River basin, which flows through the Veneto plain and into the Adriatic Sea near Chioggia. This coastal area supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. The watershed is influenced by agricultural runoff and urban development, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecological balance in the lagoon and coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Motta, a locality in the municipality of Costabissara, in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 33,869, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Bacchiglione River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent and more stringent treatment in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically provide at least secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to comply with EU directive requirements and protect sensitive water bodies like the Adriatic Sea.
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